The DRG and ICD-9-CM code changes will greatly impact your hospital’s finances, as well as greater scrutiny of assignment practices. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), St. Anthony Publishing/Medicode, and Ingenix companies have developed a valuable and cost effective learning opportunity, tailored to address new DRG and ICD-9-CM 2002 code changes. Order your 90-minute audoicassette today for DRGs and ICD-9-CM Coding Changes for 2002. You will review the new coding changes and outline a plan for identifying critical success factors for implementation for your facility. In this audiocassette, you will:

• Explore the new DRGs and significant DRG revisions, including the rationale and impact on proper coding and documentation.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the new ICD-9-CM Diagnosis and Procedure codes.
• Learn to use the new ICD-9-CM codes appropriately in accordance with applicable coding rules and guidelines.
• Identify the implementation date for these changes.

In order to remain in coding compliance and avoid claim denials, the new code changes must be understood and incorporated into coding practice immediately! Get more information. . . order this 90-minute audiocassette.